Wine Fulfillment: Looking Back, Looking Forward
2016 was indeed a busy year for us at Copper Peak, and we don’t anticipate 2017 being any different. That said, it is still well worth our time to review what happened in 2016, both here and in the industry at large. Doing so might just give us some glimmers of what to expect going into the new year. Industry News Wine and fulfillment […]
Makers, STEAM, and Craft: The Hidden Thread to Look for in Your Business and with Your Vendors
Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a surge of interest in things one would consider “craft.” For example, there is the culture of the Maker’s Movement, where champions of do-it-yourself projects share projects and tips for just about everything. There is also the rise of STEAM in education, meaning a renewed focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (and a natural outgrowth […]
What Does Craftsmanship Fulfillment Mean?
On the homepage of our website, we proudly display the fact that we are into “Craftsmanship Fulfillment.” If you haven’t heard the term before, you might wonder what it means. One big assumption is that it means “fulfillment for industries where craftsmanship matters.” That is true. We specialize in wine logistics and fulfillment, for example, because we understand the heart and soul that goes into […]
Gear Up for Corporate Gift Season
Yes, even with the summer heat bearing down on us, it’s time to start thinking about corporate gifts for the holidays—Especially if you are in a wine or food business. We suggest that companies start planning now, since there are several opportunities and pitfalls that come with holiday shipping. For example, there’s: The seasonal spike in demand. Demand for wine and food products […]
Winery Do-It-Yourself Fulfillment vs. Outsourcing: Things to Consider in DIY Evaluation
Outsourcing non-core business activities has quickly become a mainstay in the business world as companies of all sizes strive to find ways of cutting back internal operating costs without hindering service and quality to customers. When examining wine direct to consumer (DTC) order fulfillment services, an overwhelming majority of wineries choose to outsource to a third party logistics (3PL) provider. Those wineries not embracing the […]